Senior Principal Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Software Development
Software Engineer
Location
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord
Date PostedCountryUnited States of America
Position Role TypeOnsite
Security Clearance RequirementsActive and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Security Clearance StatusAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented technical Lead on our Fire Unit team as part of our Patriot Software Team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Patriot is the world's pre-eminent air defense system, and we are currently developing software in support of new system capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with software developers, system architects, and product leads to ensure that the solutions we deliver meet our customers’ requirements.
You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our products around the world. The position works in a SCIF environment with an optional 9/80 schedule accommodate work/life balance practices.
- Collaborate across teams to define requirements and dependencies, including Radar, Command and Control, and Communication teams
- Collaborate with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Test Architect, and multiple functions to support the development, implementation and deployment to support the Patriot Program
- Responsible for developing a team capable of delivering products or being a software concept lead
- Support program growth through proposal development and the deployment and continuous improvement of people, processes, and tools
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
- Lead and / or project management experience
- Experience with complex systems
- Experience developing software with agile methodology in a team-based environment
- Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Active Secret security clearance
- Well-developed communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Exposure to radar software development and/or radar concepts
- Experience contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems
- Ability to prioritize and make data-driven decisions
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, memory management, and multithreaded applications.
- Ability to promote a culture of continuous learning, cross-team collaboration and training.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
SalaryThe salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX…
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